Rockwall Chamber honors winners at Wizard of Oz-themed annual awards banquet

Rockwall Chamber honors winners at Wizard of Oz-themed annual awards banquet

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates a year of community resilience with 2020 Chamber Partner Business Impact Awards ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rockwall Area’s premier business organization, celebrated a year of Community Resilience last night at “There’s No Place Like Home – Rockwall County USA”, […]

Rockwall city council recognizes Robotics Week

Rockwall city council recognizes Robotics Week

ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — During the Rockwall City Council meeting on April 5, 2021 Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt spoke on the importance of engaging young minds in STEM and pursuing STEM-related activities. The City of Rockwall recognized Robotics week by bringing attention to “activities aimed at increasing public awareness of the strength […]

Rockwall indie rock duo ‘The Ever Flower Company’ release new single

Rockwall indie rock duo ‘The Ever Flower Company’ release new single

ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — With the release of their debut single “Holiday”, Rockwall hailing Indie Rock duo The Ever Flower Company are taking no breaks, working on their live production, and studio EP slated for release later this year. Taking influence from across the board, The Ever Flower Company’s sound is hard […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase: Coree Clement

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase: Coree Clement

ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — Our Stingerette Senior Showcase this week is Miss Coree Clement. Coree is the daughter of Brent Clement and Michelle Riggs. Coree is a two-year member of the Stingerettes. During these two years, she performed with her team in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2019 and at the […]

Lone Star CASA names Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year

Lone Star CASA names Volunteer of the Year, Board Member of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2021) Abel Mojica was named Volunteer of the Year for 2020 with Lone Star CASA. He became a CASA volunteer in 2012 and advocated for 13 children throughout his 9 years of service, helping them achieve permanency and improving their lives. He accepted every case offered to him, and he never […]

Rockwall County jury convicts man of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, judge sentences him to 35 years

Rockwall County jury convicts man of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, judge sentences him to 35 years

Rockwall, TX (April 26, 2021) Last week, a Rockwall County jury took less than an hour to convict Dallas County resident, Jonathan Johnson, 39, of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for the 2019 beating of his then girlfriend.  Visiting Judge Richard Beacom subsequently sentenced Johnson to 35 years in a Texas prison. Testimony at […]

Rockwall’s Elora Reyes makes Dean’s List distinction at Schreiner University

KERRVILLE, TX (April 26, 2021) – Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President’s and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit for the term.  To qualify for […]

Rowlett Chamber board supports Props A, B, and C in Bond Election

Rowlett Chamber board supports Props A, B, and C in Bond Election

Rowlett, Texas (April 25, 2021) The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors voted to support the City of Rowlett Community Investment Bond Election ballot propositions on the May 1, 2021 ballot. The Board of Directors discussed the propositions during their regular monthly meeting on April 21, 2021. The unanimous vote in favor […]

Older Americans Month: Rockwall Meals on Wheels accepting nominations to recognize seniors and those who serve them

Older Americans Month: Rockwall Meals on Wheels accepting nominations to recognize seniors and those who serve them

ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2021 – In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in Rockwall County as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key […]